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Resource tax should cover more items

2011-03-05 17:18

Resource taxes should not only be expanded to more regions, but also cover more items, said an official with the Ministry of Finance on Saturday.

Zero property projects opening in 15 cities in February

2011-03-04 15:51

The Chinese real estate developers' willingness to open new projects was hit by the government's new round of policies to cool the property market, the Shanghai Securities News reported Friday.

Xinjiang to restore largest Islamic tower complex

2011-03-04 14:36

Although ravaged by strong gales almost a year ago, restoration of a mosque beside the largest Muslim tower in Xinjiang - Emin Minaret - is about to start, the China News Service reported on Thursday.

NPC deputy: China's seniors need better care

2011-03-04 13:42

As China faces an aging society, a delegate of Guangzhou People's Congress suggests the government should establish a specialized agency to improve social services for the elderly who live alone.

Calls for improving rural education, health care

2011-03-04 10:11

Facilities for rural education and medical service should be improved in order to attract talents and keep them in the villages.

Yuan settlement to be expanded in mainland

2011-03-03 16:38

The trial run of yuan-based cross-border trade settlement is likely to be expanded to all mainland cities by this year, Shanghai Securities News reported Wednesday, citing Hu Xiaolian, vice-governor of the People's Bank of China, the central bank.

Japan considers cutting aid to China

2011-03-03 16:36

Japanese officials are considering cutting the county's financial aid to China after China's GDP has overtaken Japan to become the world's second largest, Japanese media reported Wednesday.